Joshua Hoiland

Jan. 4, 1982-March 14, 2013

March 20, 2013

Joshua Lee Hoiland, 31, Minot, died Thursday, March 14, 2013, near Stanley, from injuries sustained in a work-related accident.

Josh was born Jan. 4, 1982, in Hazen, to Eldon and Janice (Reinhardt) Hoiland. He moved with his family to several different cities including Beulah, Baltic, S.D., Deering, Williston and Minot. While in Baltic he played basketball and was teammates with his brother, Justin.

While growing up he enjoyed spending summers at his Grandma Ida Reinhardt's home in Beulah. He also enjoyed riding bike and fishing with his friends. Between the ages of 10 to 13 he enjoyed trucking with his Uncle Al and he covered 37 states by the time he was 14.

Josh married Ashley Hanson on April 27, 2009, in Minot. They made their home in Minot and together had a beautiful daughter, Brooklyn Leigh Hoiland, who he adored and who was his pride and joy.

Josh was a go-getter. He loved to work and enjoyed trucking in his semi. He worked for Stallion Oilfield Services, Badger Daylighting, Rockwater Energy Solutions and most recently First Choice Energy.

Josh and Ashley enjoyed making trips to Las Vegas for their anniversaries. He enjoyed visiting the Pawn Stars shop every trip there. He also liked to watch the reality shows Pawn Stars, Duck Dynasty, Truck Repo and Storage Wars. In the summer months he loved working in the yard and making trips to the zoo with his family.

Josh loved animals and had a huge heart for everyone. If someone was in need he was the first there to help them out.